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For more information about the SANS clinic and how it will solve the pet overpopulation problem, call us at (315) 422-7970, or email at spayneuter@verizon.net or write to us at 1108 Spring Street, Syracuse, New York 13208.

Got stray or feral cats?

The best way to handle the problem is to feed them, trap them in a humane trap, have them spayed or neutered, and put them back where they came from. This is called TNR (Trap-Neuter-Return) and it works much better than ignoring them. A single female cat can have 10-12 kittens a year and the kittens can have kittens as young as 6 months of age.

Removal doesn't work either. More cats will just move in, and a colony of cats that are sterilized and fed will tend to keep newcomers out.

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Schedule

Our schedule changes monthly, but we hold about 10-12 clinics a month both on weekdays and on weekends. Registration is required

in advance. Animals are dropped off at SANS in the morning and are usually discharged on the same day.

We ask owners or caretakers to fill out a brief form with contact information and information on the animal, and sign a medical

release form. Animals may be picked up after they are fully recovered. Special arrangements can be made if needed. Post-op instructions

are provided at the time of pick-up.

About the Procedures

Neutering: Neutering is the surgical proecure performed on male

cats and dogs. General anesthesia is used and no sutures are used on male cats.

Spaying: Spaying is also known as an ovariohysterectomy. It is the procedure performed on female cats and dogs. General anesthesia

is used. We use sutures which dissolve, so no return visit is required for removal of the stitches. However, owners and caretakers are instructed to monitor the incision sites daily for at least a week post surgery.

Dogs and cats are anesthetized for both of these procedures. Pain medication is provided as part of our standard anesthetic protocol.

The surgeries are performed by a skilled veterinarian and assisted

by a licensed veterinary technician. Animals are closely monitored

after surgery by our trained staff.

Cost

All procedures are done at cost for non-profit shelters, rescue groups, caretakers of feral cats and persons of low income who meet certain means tests (Medicaid, SSI, HEAP, or other public assistance). The cost for spaying and neutering are package prices which include surgery, vaccinations for rabies and distemper, and a one time treatment for fleas.

These are the projected costs for spaying and neutering services.

Feline Orch (neuter): $60.00**

Feline neuter (cryptorchid): 85.00**

Feline OVH (spay): $85.00 (no extra $$$ if in heat or pregnant)**

K-9 Orch (neuter): $90.00 (mandatory HWT if 6months +)

K-9 spay < 20 lbs: 130.00

K-9 spay 20.1 - 35 lbs: 140.00

K-9 spay 35.1 - 50 lbs: 150.00

K-9 spay 50.1 - 65 lbs: 160.00

(Mandatory HWT if 6 month +) and (+$20.00 if in heat) We will not spay if we know the dog is PREGNANT--REFER TO A RDVM.

*All surgeries include the following: Exam, vaccines, flea tx, ear clean, & nail trim. We do not deduct cost of vaccines if animal is Up To Date.

** PLEASE NOTE: We do offer and highly recommend Felv/FIV testing for $15.00!

Microchipping is also available at an additional charge--please let us know in advance.

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